3 h. ago Vatican issues Pope Francis health update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican said in its evening bulleting that he hadn't had any more respiratory crises, while adding a slight kidney insufficiency detected on Sunday was of no concern.

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4 h. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican's evening bulletin was more upbeat than in recent days stating the 88-year-old Francis, suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, hadn't had any more respiratory crises.

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10 h. ago What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

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10 h. ago ‘We are very worried’: Conclave cast express concern for Pope Francis in health crisis

Italian actors Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto lead well-wishers at the Sag awards hoping the ailing pontiff makes a quick recoveryThe cast of papal election drama Conclave have expressed their concerns for Pope Francis, as reports continue of his critical condition.Actors Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto, who respectively play papal housekeeper Sister Agnes and conservative cleric Cardinal Tedesco in Conclave, were speaking as the film was given the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture by the Screen Actors Guild (Sag), an outcome that would appear to significantly boost its chances in the Oscar race. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Pope Francis awake after kidney failure diagnosis, outlook still touch

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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11 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff is in critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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13 h. ago Unclear if Pope Francis is awake after diagnosis of kidney failure

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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14 h. ago SAG Awards 2025 winners Conclave share message for Pope Francis amid health battle

The cast of 'Conclave' have sent their well wishes to Pope Francis as he remains in a critical condition in hospital with double pneumonia and bronchitis

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26 h. ago Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis, 88, continues to battle pneumonia and a complex lung infection

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26 h. ago Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’

But 88-year-old pontiff is still alert, says Vatican in late update, as he continues to battle pneumonia and complex lung infection

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27 h. ago Pope Francis still in 'critical condition' as Vatican confirms more health issues

An update from the Vatican confirmed that 'the thrombocytopenia remains stable; however, some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control'

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27 h. ago Pope Francis health update from Vatican as he stuns crowds with statement

In a late update this evening, the Vatican said Pope Francis hadn't had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night, but was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen

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32 h. ago Pope Francis breaks silence with cryptic message after 'critical' health crisis

Pope Francis has addressed followers for the first time since he was said to be in 'critical condition' in hospital following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis

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32 h. ago How new Pope is actually chosen, who votes and what happens when decision is made

Pope Francis remains in a 'critical' condition, though a health update issued by the Vatican said that the leader of the Catholic Church had a 'peaceful night'

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33 h. ago Pope Francis speaks from hospital bed to thank doctors and 'prayers of comfort' he has received from all over the world

'I am continuing my hospitalisation at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment - and rest is also part of the therapy!' the pontiff said in a statement.

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34 h. ago Pope Francis gives update from hospital bed after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

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34 h. ago Pope Francis had ‘restful’ night says Vatican after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

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36 h. ago Pope Francis health: Top Vatican bishops 'already holding secret discussions to decide next Pope'

Pope Francis, 88, suffered a prolonged and critical asthmatic respiratory incident on Saturday morning after spending several days in a Rome hospital being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection

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37 h. ago Pope Francis: Vatican issues morning update amid 'critical respiratory crisis'

The leader of the Catholic church is in a critical condition in hospital after his suffering a respiratory crisis.

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37 h. ago Pope Francis has had a 'peaceful night' in hospital Vatican announces after 88

No further update on the 88-year-old's condition was given this morning who was revealed yesterday to be in a 'critical' condition after suffering a respiratory 'crisis'.

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